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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.81, 902.72 and 444.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.81, 902.72 and 444.66 is: 613.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.81 : 902.72 = 444.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.81/902.72 = 444.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.81x = 902.72 × 444.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.81x = 401,398.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,398.96/654.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.01

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